Steampunk Nerf Guns

did you get rid of the NERF logo? If so, how? O: O:

We used sandpaper on the logos, and any place we wanted weathering. If you use spray paint specific to plastic it's no necessary to sand them. I think we used a hammered paint to get that specific look.

Did you have to sandpaper anything to get the paint to stay on, or did you just spray them? Looks beautiful, by the way!

We took them apart and sprayed each piece. A little time consuming, but well worth it. We also sanded down the logos, and a few of the edges to give them a worn look.

Did you take your guns apart at all to paint them or leave them whole? Thank you

this is fantastic! the painting is just brilliant and I love the clock parts =)

thank you lots cus i see alot of steampunk things and i had no idea what it was

No offense taken. I think I had the same question when I first saw something labeled steampunk. It's sci-fi meets victorian meets industrial. But incase that's not enough, I think Wikipedia does a fine job explaining: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk

sorry if i offened you but what in the world is steampunk

THANK YOU!

No flaking problems - but i think it was paint specific to plastic. Also - since we've made them they haven't gotten too much use...darn this day job!

Thank you sooo much!! I can swing by Wal-Mart on my way home.
Are you having any issues with the paint flaking off, or is that paint you used specifically for plastic? I have a few plastic bits that I want to steampunk-ify, but I'm hesitant to start because I don't want to get the wrong materials.

Are you having any issues with the paint flaking off? I have a few plastic bits that I want to steampunk-ify, but I'm hesitant to start because I don't want to get the wrong materials.

Are you having any issues with the paint flaking off? I have a few plastic bits that I want to steampunk-ify, but I'm hesitant to start because I don't want to get the wrong materials.

Thanks for all the comments. I really loved this project. Bree - we actually just purchased hammered spray paint at Walmart (I think). It's something you could find at basically any store with a wide selection of spray paints. I think our colors were gun metal and copper. The detail work was done with regular modeling paint in silver (mostly dry brushed), black, and more copper. Hope that helps!

What kind of paint did you use?? I've been thinking about this and I work at a craft store, but I don't know what kind of paint to use! Help me, please?!

Incredible- I've already fallen in love with steampunk, and this project just confirms it. Going to have to try my hand at something along those lines at some point. Hmm, wonder if I could redo one of my old water pistols instead of a nerf gun... *starts scheaming* Awesome job!

omyfriggin golley, true beauty, that's what that is, lol

I want one!

Duuude. That is rad as fuck! :O Mybe I'll finally buy a nerf gun and do this lol